Spaghetti: That's Shallota Flavor Spaghetti

By NicoleS

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 5 shallots, halved then thinly sliced
• Salt and black pepper
• 1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the extra-virign olive oil with the butter over medium-low heat in a skillet with high sides. Add garlic and shallots and season with salt and pepper, then cook gently until carmelized about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile heat a large pot of water to boil for pasta, salt the water very liberally then add spaghetti and bring to a rolling boil. Cook to al dente. Add 2 ladles of starchy cooking water, about 1/2 cup, to the shallots and stir. Drain pasta and add to shallots. Add the parsley and cheese and more black pepper to taste.